Virginia George Hopkins

Virginia George Hopkins, 86, of Roanoke, Va. died Tuesday, June 22, 2010, after a long illness. A wonderful wife and mother, Ginny was active in her church community. She served on the Vestry at Christ Episcopal Church for a number of years, including terms both as Junior Warden and as Senior Warden, and on numerous church committees. She was Mother of the Year for Religious Activities in Roanoke in 1965. She was on the Board of Bethany Hall and also Planned Parenthood, serving as president of the Roanoke Chapter. She was appointed by Governor Baliles to serve on the Virginia Public Telecommunications Board. She was active with the Girl Scouts and many other activities pursued by her children. A native of Charlottesville and a graduate of Hollins College, Ginny also loved tennis and bridge with friends. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, William B. Hopkins; and her five children, Dabney Hopkins, of Durham, N.C., Sarah Finley, of Richmond, William Hopkins, Jr., of Roanoke, Carter Hopkins, of Franklin County and Marshall Martin, of Richmond; one daughter-in-law, Ann Hopkins, of Roanoke; and two sons-in-law, Don Finley and Jeff Martin, both of Richmond; and five grandchildren, Kitty, Virginia and Isabel Hopkins, of Roanoke, Catie Finley, of Arlington, and Virginia Martin, of Richmond. The family will receive friends Friday June 25, 2010 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the parish hall of Christ Episcopal Church, 1101 Franklin Rd., Roanoke. Services will be Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Christ Episcopal Church at 5 p.m. After the service, friends are invited to gather in the church parish hall for a celebration of her life. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Christ Episcopal Church, 1101 Franklin Rd., Roanoke, VA 24016-4397, or Freya Scholarship Fund, Hollins University, P.O. Box 9629, Roanoke, VA 24020-1629. Arrangements are by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke, where online condolences may be made at www.lotzfuneralhome.com.